Jenrette Goes On Trial in Abscam Case
Jury selection begins in the Abscam case of Rep. John Jenrette amid charges of conspiracy and bribery. Co defendant John Stowe also faces conspiracy and bribery counts as prosecutors seek to show a $50,000 bribe and further offers from undercover agents.
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Washington
Abscam
John Jenrette
South Carolina
John Stowe
Jenrette
Stowe
U.S
John Kotelly
Congress
New York City
Rep
Michael (Ozzie) Myers
D-Pa
Myers
Mel Weinberg
FBI
Richmond
Cancer Stops Run Not Fight Across Canada
Terry Fox ends his Marathon of Hope at halfway due to cancer spreading to his lungs. The 22 year old, who began the trek April 12 in St John’s, had raised 1.5 to 2 million dollars for cancer research before checking into a Thunder Bay hospital. He vows to continue fighting.
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New Westminster
British Columbia
Terry Fox
Canada
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Thunder Bay
Royal Columbian Hospital
Vancouver
First Day Of School Runs Smooth In Aiken County
Aiken County schools opened with minor problems on the first day, with 19,083 students enrolled district wide. Bus route changes caused most issues and one parent reported a missed pickup on a new route. Principal comments praised organization and smooth openings at Midland Valley High and nearby schools.
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Aiken County
Troy Nobles
Midland Valley High School
James O. Martin
North Augusta Senior High
Martin
Joe E. Cato
Warrenville Elementary
Aiken
William C
Bill) Clyburn
Schofield Middle School
Cecil Atchley
New Student Asks Simple Question At East Aiken
A wide eyed second grader at East Aiken Elementary asked the teacher on his first day if the school has bathrooms. The piece notes cultural crossovers as English visitors discuss America’s J.R. and the slogan I hate J.R. appearing in an unusual place.
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East Aiken Elementary
England
America
Arch Villan
J.R
Inside Today Aiken County Today section overview
A concise listing highlights sections including Classifieds Comics Community Calendar Dear Abby Editorials House Doctor Obituaries Mulligan's Stance Front sports Television TV Radio The Butcher Weather Your Views and the Cancer Answerline feature.
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Aiken County Today
Cancer Answerline
Dear Abby
Mulligan’s Stendence Front
the Butcher
Fourth grader Kim Hortman adapts to half-day school and new classmate
Kim Hortman recounts a half-day schedule as a new Swiss student joins her class and many friends move to Laurens Street Elementary. She enjoys writing sentences and spelling while balancing cheerleading Girl Scout activities and music lessons amid transfers.
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Kimberly Page Hartman
Aiken County
Kim
Kitty Windham
Aiken Elementary
Snoopy
Switzerland
Gina Thompson
Laurens Street Elementary
Laurens Street
David L. Hortman
Aiken
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Scott Crosby
Midland Valley
Randy Scarboro
Michael
Jo Anne Leopold
Andrew
South Aiken High
Ginny Southworth
Jeanie Seamster
Kim Hortman
Knowledge
Linda Skinner
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